The 2020 Grammy Awards has marked the 62nd aniversity of the yearly celebration of all things music. As par of the course for all award shows there were winners, and there were losers. This year is no different, and despite the flood of controversy, and the sudden tragic death of Kobe Bryant the Grammy still manage to deliver a few great surprises.
Billie Eilish’s History-Making Sweep
The biggest winner of the 2020 Grammy, of course, is none other than Billie Eilish. The 18-year-old singer conquered the award show by becoming the second artist in Grammy history to win an award for all four major categories on the same night (the first being Christopher Cross in 1981) nabbing the awards for best album, song, record, and best new artist. However, above all that she also became the first woman to win all major categories in one night in Grammy history. You may have your opinion on whether or not these awards are well earned, however, this is an important milestone in the history of the awards and in the midst of all the controversy that affected the 2020 Grammy. This is a welcome surprise.
Tragedy Looming Over the Show
The sports world suffered a tragic loss as 41 year old, NBA Legend Kobe Bryant died alongside his daughter in a helicoper crash earlier on the same day as the award show. The NBA legend was given a tribute by the hosts Alicia Keys, alongside Boyz.
Later on during the show, DJ Khaled and Nipsey Hussle, alongside John Legend won Best Rap/Sung Performance. During his speech DJ Khaled paid his respects for Nipsey Hussle who was tragically murder in front of his Marathon Clothing Store.
More Surprises
One of the best feel good moments of the night came from Tyler the Creator winning his first Grammy for Best Rap Album with his album IGOR.
Lizzo has become a bit of polarizing figure as of late, but one thing that can not be dennied is her amazing talent that should easily earn her any award. While she did walk away with a few awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Pop Solo Performance what muddles all these awards is that most of these awards are all occupaing the same space. In other words, despite all these awards it still feels that Lizzo was robbed.
Overall the 62nd aniversity of the Grammy, despite getting muddle by the controversy, and the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant the Grammy managed to pull of a passable show, highlighted by the history making sweep of Billie Eilish, but the controversial decision to not give Lizzo more awards proves that the Grammy is learning, but it still has a long way to go.
Here is a list of some the biggest awards of the night:
Record Of The Year
- “Hey, Ma” by Bon Iver
- Winner: “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish
- ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande
- “Hard Place” by Ariana Grande
- “Hard Place” by H.E.R
- “Talk” by Khalid
- “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
- “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo
- “Sunflower” by Post Malone & Swae Lee
Album Of The Year
- i.i by Bon Iver
- Norman F***** Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey
- Winner: when we all fall asleep, where do we go? by Billie Eilish
- thank u, next by Ariana Grande
- I Used to Know Her by H.E.R
- 7 by Lil Nas X
- Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) by Lizzo
- Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend
Song Of The Year
- “Always Remember Us This Way” by Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriter (Lady Gaga)
- Winner: “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell songwriters (Billie Eilish)
- “Bring My Flower Now” by Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
- “Hard Place’ by Ruy Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris, H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.)
- “Lover’ by Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)
- “Norman F***** Rockwell” by Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
- Someone You Loved” by Tom Barnes, Lweis Capaldi, Pete Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman, Songwriters (Lweis Capaldi)
- “Truth Hurst” by Steven Cheung, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson & Jesse Saint John, songwriters (Lizzo)
Best New Artist
- Black Pumas
- Winner: Billie Eilish
- Lil Nas X
- Lizzo
- Maggie Rogers
- Rosalia
- Tank and the Bangas
- Yola
For a complete list of all the winners you can visit the official site below: